Consent Decree
Chicagoans can weigh in on the proposed police consent decree over the next two days. We unpack the legal document.
A retired judge, a former U.S. prosecutor and a local firm reviewing Chicago Public Schools’ response to sexual misconduct are among the finalists to oversee police reforms in the city.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan have entered into an agreement to reform the city’s police department. But U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says it would increase Chicago homicides.
A document promised to result in “real and lasting reform” for Chicago police is in the hands of a federal judge. The latest on the consent decree.
The Chicago Police Department is one step closer to making reforms, but a draft consent decree is drawing criticism, and the police union has vowed to sue. We speak with FOP President Kevin Graham.
Agreement has been reached on a draft consent decree that would allow an independent federal monitor to enact major changes within the Chicago Police Department.
Talks on a police consent decree hit a snag as City Council moves to weaken a controversial police gang database.
An agreement to bring federal court oversight to the Chicago Police Department is nearly finished – with one major hang-up.
The ACLU and Black Lives Matter now have official seats at the police oversight negotiations table.